Steven Benvenisti
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Teaneck, NJ
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Attorney Steven Benvenisti is a partner with Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., law firm, which has 11 total law offices throughout New Jersey and New York. Certified as a civil trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court, Mr. Benvenisti has more than 27 years of total legal experience, and he provides exceptional counsel and support to clients throughout Bergen, Morris, Essex, Union and Passaic counties and beyond who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones as a result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.
Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Benvenisti has handled all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, and has achieved considerable success advocating on behalf of individuals and families suffering needlessly through no fault of their own. From his efforts, he has recovered millions of dollars in total compensation for his plaintiff clients, and he has gained a reputation for his outstanding professionalism and unwavering commitment to those he serves.
Among his most notable accolades, Mr. Benvenisti has earned a Top 100 Trial Lawyer ranking from The National Trial Lawyers along with many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers. He has also received many awards for his contributions to his profession and his community, including the Citizen of the Year Award, the Businessman of the Year Award and the Lawyer Achievement Award, among many others. In addition, he has received numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.
A 1990 graduate of The College of New Jersey, Mr. Benvenisti attended the University of Bridgeport School of Law in Connecticut, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1993. A leader in his field, he has many publications to his credit, and he routinely conducts lectures and continuing legal education seminars across his region on a variety of legal topics.
Mr. Benvenisti also serves as president of the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey, and he is an active member of the New Jersey Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice, among his other professional affiliations. He also serves on the board of directors of the New Jersey Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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Animal Bites, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2022
Certificates and Credentials
- New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
Articles about Steven Benvenisti appearing in Super Lawyers
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About Steven Benvenisti
First Admitted: 1993, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://www.dsslaw.com/our-firm/attorneys/steven-benvenisti/
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. 2010 to present.
Bar/Professional Activity
- Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, Board of Trustees, 2003 – Present. President of the Board 2018 to present
- Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation. Board of Directors 2016 to present., 2015
- American Association for Justice, National Member, 1994 – Present
- New Jersey Association for Justice, Member, 1994 – Present
- New Jersey, Rehabilitation Specialists Advisory Board, Board of Trustees, 2000 – 2006
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving, National Board of Directors, 2012 – 2018
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving- New Jersey, Advisory Council, 2007 – Present Chair - 2020 to present
Pro bono/Community Service
- Board of Directors of Helen Hayes Hospital
- Kessler Foundation Consumer Advisory Board
- 20+ times per year, present a program entitled "The Most Significant Case of My Entire Career". The purpose of the program is to end teen drunk driving, D.U.I. and D.W.I. Also presents a motivational program to medical associations throughout the country to recognize nurses and rehabilitation professionals.
Honors/Awards
- , Commitment to Trauma Prevention Award, Hackensack Medical Center, 2004
- , Gold Metal for Distinguished Service, New Jersey Association for Justice, 2019
- , Community Police Award, Police Association, 2004
- , Community Police Borough Award, Teaneck, New Jersey, 2004
- , Paul St. Mauro Award, Police Traffic Association, 2004
- , EMS Excellence Award, Hackensack Medical Center, 2004
- , Recognition Award, END D.W.I., 2005
- , Mimi Goldman Award for Positive Achievement, Brain Injury Assoc. of New Jersey, 2005
- , Policing Bureau Award, Teaneck New Jersey, 2005
- , Business Man of the Year, Teaneck, New Jersey, 2006
- , Volunteer Center of Bergen County Award, 2007
- , Volunteer Excellence Award, Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, 2006
- , Humanitarian Award, The College of New Jersey, 2007
- , Brain Injury Association Silvio O. Conte Award for Public Awareness and Education, 2007
- , N. Jersey Police Crime Prevention Appreciation Award, 2007
- , N.Jersey Police Crime Prevention Appreciation Award, 2007
- , ASIS Security Leadership Award, 2007
- , EMS Excellence Award
- , Hackensack Medical Center’s Trauma Prevention & Education Award
- , Volunteer Excellence Award
- , The Policing Bureau Award
- , Brain Injury Association of NJ Annual Mimi Goldman Award
- , NJ Traffic Officers Paul St. Mauro Award
- , END DWI Law Enforcement Recognition Award
- , Business Man of the Year Award
- , Community Education Award
- , NJ Citizen Police Academy Award
- , Brain Injury Association Leadership Award
- , Lawyer Achievement Award
- , Citizen of the Year Award
- , Super Lawyers, Personal Injury, 2010-2017
- , The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- 2009 was a faculty speaker at New Jersey Superior Court annual Judge(s) Judicial College. 40-50 times per year, present a program entitled "The Most Significant Case of My Entire Career". The purpose of the program is to end teen D.W.I. Also presents a motivational program to medical associations throughout the country to recognize nurses and rehabilitation professionals as well as to help those dealing with traumatic brain injury
- Spring Break: A True Story of Hope and Determination
- Multiple published works on Understanding New Jersey Auto Insurance
Educational Background
- The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude (with High Honors), 1990
- Quinnipiac College School of Law (Juris Doctor), 1993
Industry Groups
- Chair of Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Jersey
- American Association For Justice
- President of the Brain Injury Alliance Of New Jersey
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Last Updated: 5/15/2022